Monday, April 27, 2026 - A video showing Nigerian siblings identifying as gay and lesbian has caused a stir on social media.
In the viral footage, Aishat revealed that she and her
brother fled to the United Kingdom to escape persecution and live openly,
citing the need for a safe environment. Umar explained that hiding his
sexuality while in Nigeria was emotionally exhausting, making it impossible to
live truthfully.
Aishat confirmed she has successfully secured asylum in the
UK, while noting that Umar is currently navigating the same process and seeking
support.
The siblings' story has triggered a wide range of reactions
among Nigerians. While many social media users offered support and well-wishes
for Umar’s asylum bid, others expressed skepticism, alleging the claims could
be fabricated to gain sympathy and secure residency status from UK authorities.
Watch the trending
video below
“We had to leave home for safety” - Nigerian g@y siblings seeking asylum in UK share their story pic.twitter.com/een9nzmRdv
— DAILY POST 🇳🇬 (@dailypost_ng) April 28, 2026
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